Hill's Pet Nutrition Metabolic Chicken Flavor Wet Dog Food
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Is Hill's Pet Nutrition Metabolic Chicken Flavor Wet Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 50/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This food achieves an overall score of 50 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +4.3 points to the total. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6 points. Additionally, the carbohydrate content contributed -2.6 points and the oil and fat content added -0.9 points to the final calculation.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe50
- NutritionalNot recorded
- Transparency45
- Safety100
- EvidenceNot recorded
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Why you might choose it
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
Why you might not
- No analytical breakdown is published.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
No analysis recorded yet.
Dry matter basis
- Protein
- 27.80%
- Fat
- 12.90%
- Fibre
- 14.70%
- Carbohydrates
- 39.20%
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Feeding guide
Ask your veterinarian for specific feeding instructions. Gradually transition to this new food for 7 days or more. Exclusively feed the recommended Prescription Diet dry and wet foods. Keep fresh water available at all times. Have your veterinarian monitor your pet's condition. Cover and refrigerate unused portion. Daily Feeding Recommendations provided by weight of dog (5-120 lbs) for weight loss and adult maintenance in 13 oz (370 g) cans.
Reviews
Trustpilot: 3.0/5 · 3 reviews
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids pork: the label lists pork liver
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists whole grains
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (14)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | Water | other | - | - | 9.3 |
| 2 | Pork Liver | Pork Liver | meat | good | - | 9.0 |
| 3 | Whole Grain Corn | Whole Grains | carb | good | - | 8.6 |
| 4 | Chicken | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 8.3 |
| 5 | Powdered Cellulose | Powdered Cellulose | fibre | poor | - | 8.0 |
| 6 | Rice | Rice - white | carb | medium | - | 7.6 |
| 7 | Pork By-Products | Pork | meat | medium | - | 7.3 |
| 8 | Dried Tomato Pomace | Tomato Pomace | fibre | medium | - | 7.0 |
| 9 | Flaxseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 6.6 |
| 10 | Egg Whites | Egg | meat | good | - | 6.3 |
| 11 | Coconut Oil | Coconut Oil | oil | medium | - | 6.0 |
| 12 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 5.6 |
| 13 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 5.3 |
| 14 | DL-Methionine | Methionine | supplement | good | - | 5.0 |
Brand
- Website
- https://www.hillspet.com/
- Contact page
- www.hillspet.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-18
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.hillspet.com
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v3 on 2026-09-26. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.29 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 22.7% | -0.115 | -2.62 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 9.4% | -0.092 | -0.86 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 9.5% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 23.3% | -0.012 | -0.28 |
| Recipe graded poor | 8.0% | -0.065 | -0.52 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 8.0% | 0.060 | +0.48 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.29 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 22.7% | -0.115 | -2.62 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 9.4% | -0.092 | -0.86 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 9.5% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 23.3% | -0.012 | -0.28 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 8.0% | -0.065 | -0.52 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 8.0% | 0.060 | +0.48 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Subtotal
- 49.8
- Final score
- 50/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
Analytical constituents not declared
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Additives declared, Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supports weight loss and maintenance (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated to promote a urinary environment that reduces the risk of developing struvite & calcium oxalate crystals (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Activates pet's metabolism for easy and effective weight loss (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Stimulate dog's natural ability to burn fat (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Unique blend of fiber helps keep your dog feeling full and satisfied (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 96% of dogs lost weight at home in 2 months (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chicken Flavor (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| U.S. Veterinarians' #1 Recommended Brand (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| with chicken (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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